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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 659.97 and 166.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 659.97 and 166.05 is: 249.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 659.97 = 166.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/659.97 = 166.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 659.97 × 166.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 109,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,588.64/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.10

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